Vincent Jones-Dixon is the first Black man to sit on Gresham's city council.
Vincent Jones-Dixon
Vincent Jones-Dixon was recently appointed to the Gresham city council. Jones-Dixon, a program manager for Africa New Life and a licensed funeral director, is the first Black man to serve on the council. He says he feels a weight of responsibility to bring more civic engagement and inclusivity to the city. We hear about his plans and what inspired him to apply for the position.
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